JLC SIHH 2014: Master Grande Tradition Cylindric Tourbillon Quantiéme Perpetuel.

Feb 10, 2014,01:58 AM
 



One of the watches from the 2014 collection which belongs to the " variation category ".

Indeed, we cannot call the Master Grande Tradition Cylindric Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar a new Watch, but an evolution of the one we discovered last year for the Jubilé Collection.

Here is the link on the Master Grande Tradition Cylindric Tourbillon Calendrier Perpetuel Jubilé, for those who don't know this Watch, yet:

jlc.watchprosite.com

And a photo of the " Jubilé ":



Let's keep in mind the essential characteristics of the MGT CT PC:

- A Flying Tourbillon,

- With a cylindric spiral which you can only find on the Gyrotourbillon II and the Duometre à Spherotourbillon.

- And, of course, a Perpetual Calendar.

- A 42 mm case, 13, 1 mm high. It has to be reminded that this case is new, different from the Master Grande Tradition " first generation ", which was unveiled in 2009.

- The movement, the Cal 985, with its 22 Kt Rose Gold rotor, whose inspiration can be found in the 1889 Paris Universal Exhibition ( the design of the medal, on the rotor )





Of course, the most evident change, from the Jubilé, is the rose gold case, but there are two more subtle différences:

- The rose gold indexes which are APPLIED, matching with the hour and minute hands.

- One more discrete detail, the moonphase hand.





A comparative photo, to help you to appreciate the difference between the 2 versions:



Warm, or cold understated elegance, it is up to you to choose!

Please keep in mind that these photos were taken in December 2013, which means that you are looking at the prototype, NOT the definitive Watch.

One last precision: This will not be a limited edition.

Looking forward to reading your thoughts and comments,

Best,

Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-02-10 02:07:42 This message has been edited by amanico on 2014-02-13 00:38:06


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Lovely piece of horology, however not for me to wear....

 
 By: Sandgroper : February 10th, 2014-02:05
I have tried the previous model in Singapore 2 years ago and didn't do it for me. Sorry. Cheers Francois from Down Under

I understand you.

 
 By: amanico : February 10th, 2014-02:11
I am not mad about Tourbillons, with some very rare exceptions, though. But it has some interesting features. I have other dream pièces, from JLC. Best, Nicolas

In agreement

 
 By: spinoza : February 10th, 2014-04:17
First, as ever thank you for bringing another time piece closer. The dial and details are stunning, BUT why does JLC have to demonstrate it's a Tourbillon???? Besides its being an additional complication, isn't a Tourbillon for achieving the highest possi... 

Maybe this is because of the cylindric spiral?

 
 By: amanico : February 10th, 2014-04:30
Which is not too often seen in a Tourbillon? Like you, I much prefer Tourbillons when they are on the back side, except when they are gyrotourbilloning. ;) Best, Nicolas

I prefer the duometre sphero

 
 By: 4Js : February 10th, 2014-04:05
I was so fortunate that Stephane allowed me to wear his platinum sphero for a while during our dinner last year. The Jubilee of the Cylindric was also at the party. I shot wrist shots of both. Th Cylindric just did not do the same for me. I do like the de... 

Same preference, here. Because it is a Duometre, and because of the ballet of

 
 By: amanico : February 10th, 2014-04:17
The Tourbillon... +, it has this second time zone indication I love a lot! But I guess any ( other ) Duometre fan will feel the same! Best, my friend. Nicolas.

I never warmed up to this one....

 
 By: moc : February 10th, 2014-05:26
Mate its the automatic tourbillon that pura me off, or the layout.... A nice watch but it doesnt make me go wow! Agree with everybody who prefears the sphero, that is a watch that is slowly getting to the very top spot as my fav JLC. Mo

Agree, but the Sphero is not the ultimate piece, for me.

 
 By: amanico : February 10th, 2014-05:36
As my heart is long time taken by the ... Gyro One! ;) Best, my dear Mo. Nicolas

Understand, but the sphero is a magic watch.

 
 By: moc : February 10th, 2014-06:02
The gyro is the gyro of course, but the size of the sphero is very appealing. Thank you Nico. Mo

Peter Chong took a magnificent photo of th sphero

 
 By: 4Js : February 10th, 2014-09:18
The case, the dial layout, simple reading date, but neatly displayed, seconds display, dual time or day night if you wish, PR, everything is useful, elegant. And a little more affordable to boot versus the gyro! But I do like th gyro too! Anyways, just ad...  

Eclectic beauty.. Balanced Haute Horlogerie.. But for me..

 
 By: hs111 : February 10th, 2014-11:47
.. pretty hypothetical as unreachable; - I think I still would go with a Duometre, (such as the UTT) If you'd ask me which of these two : then the cool, WG one, please .. With thanks for the share, - my Best, hs

I have said it before and I will say it again, the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand is...

 
 By: elliot55 : February 16th, 2014-14:09
... the only non-independent brand that acts like an independent. They do what they want, the craftsmanship is unparalleled, the finish on even the lower-end pieces is magnificent, they innovate like no other, they are priced for value and not greed... sh... 

November at the top on the months subdial?

 
 By: cazalea : February 25th, 2014-07:03
I hope this is a prototype, because that would be a big shock to see on a watch that was ordered, paid for, waited for - finally arrived and What!!?? Cheers, Mike

That is a proto, Mike. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 25th, 2014-10:15